Jesse Ventura Questions Trump Shooting as Staged on Piers Morgan

Former Minnesota Governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura sparked controversy during a Tuesday appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored by questioning the authenticity of the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on then-President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Ventura, a former Navy SEAL known for his roles in wrestling and politics, suggested the incident was staged, drawing on wrestling terminology to describe it as a "blade job," where performers intentionally cut themselves to simulate injury and draw blood for dramatic effect. He repeatedly asked, "Wheres his scar today?" referring to the wound Trump sustained to his right ear. Host Piers Morgan pushed back forcefully, reminding Ventura that the shooting resulted in the death of one attendee and injuries to two others, with Trump safely evacuated by Secret Service agents after raising his fist and shouting "Fight! Fight! Fight!" to the crowd.

The attack involved 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, who fired multiple rounds from a rooftop, striking Trump and causing chaos among spectators. Corey Comperatore, a firefighter seated behind Trump, was killed, while two...